Matelica Wine Festival
Verdicchio di Matelica celebrates in the heart of the city
About Matelica Wine Festival
The festival of mountain Verdicchio
The Matelica Wine Festival is the event that celebrates Verdicchio di Matelica every summer, the white wine that is a symbol of the territory and the pride of winemaking in the Marche region. It takes place in the historic center of Matelica, a municipality in the province of Macerata, and is organized by the Association of Producers of Verdicchio di Matelica with the patronage of the Municipality.
What makes this festival special is its protagonist: Verdicchio di Matelica is indeed the only Verdicchio that originates from an inland valley, the Valle Sinclinale Camerte, nestled between the Apennine ridges. It's a unique microclimate, with significant temperature fluctuations, that gives this white wine its unmistakable minerality and freshness. For this reason, it is often called the "mountain Verdicchio".
Three days of tastings and food and wine
The program transforms squares, historic buildings, and alleys of the village into a journey of taste. Among the locations that provide the backdrop for the event are the Teatro Piermarini, with its foyer hosting guided tastings and in-depth sessions, and Piazza Enrico Mattei, the pulsating heart of the evening festivities with stands, street food, and music.
- Tasting counters from the main Matelica wineries
- Guided tastings and historical verticals of Verdicchio
- Tasting dinners with local pairings
- Street food, musical entertainment, and DJ sets in the square
- Excursions and visits to the surrounding areas, towards Monte San Vicino
A territory to experience
Beyond the glass, the festival is an opportunity to discover Matelica and its hills: every year the event attracts journalists, bloggers, and enthusiasts from all over Italy to Matelica, helping to promote one of the region's most appreciated white wines. Among the wineries involved in the event are historic producers such as Belisario, Bisci, Borgo Paglianetto, Collestefano, La Monacesca, Provima, and many other local realities.
The Matelica Wine Festival is therefore much more than just a wine festival; it is a true immersion into the culture of Marche wine, in the heart of a village that has made Verdicchio its identity.
Matelica Wine Festival — edition 2026
The Matelica Wine Festival 2026 will be held from Friday, July 10 to Sunday, July 12, 2026, in the historic center of Matelica, province of Macerata. The event, organized by the Association of Producers of Verdicchio di Matelica, confirms the three-day format that has characterized recent editions.
As per tradition, the event will revolve around tastings of Verdicchio di Matelica offered by local wineries, complemented by in-depth sessions, tasting dinners, street food, and musical entertainment in the square. The detailed program, including times, guests, and participating wineries, will be published on the festival's official channels in the weeks leading up to the event.
Programme Matelica Wine Festival 2026
The detailed program for the 2026 edition will be announced by the Association of Producers of Verdicchio di Matelica in the weeks preceding the event, on the official channels and the festival's Facebook page.
Based on recent editions, the event typically unfolds over three days with the following structure:
- Friday — welcome for journalists and enthusiasts, guided tastings and historical verticals of Verdicchio di Matelica in the foyer of the Teatro Piermarini.
- Saturday — tasting counters from wineries, tasting dinner with local pairings, and evening festivities in the historic center with music.
- Sunday — tastings, street food in Piazza Enrico Mattei, and DJ set.
The names of guests and the updated list of participating wineries will be communicated with the official program.
Highlights Matelica Wine Festival 2026
Three days entirely dedicated to Verdicchio di Matelica, the "mountain Verdicchio": guided tastings, historical verticals, tasting dinners, and festivities in the historic center with local wineries.
Prices Matelica Wine Festival 2026
Practical information — Matelica Wine Festival
How to get there
Matelica is located in the hinterland of the province of Macerata, in the Marche region. By car, it can be reached via the SS256 Muccese; the nearest train stations are on the Civitanova Marche-Albacina line. The closest airports are Ancona-Falconara and Perugia.
Where it takes place
The event is held in the historic center of Matelica, particularly between the Teatro Piermarini and Piazza Enrico Mattei.
Tickets
For tastings and dinners, it is generally necessary to purchase a tasting glass or a dedicated ticket. Participation details will be announced before the event on the official channels of the Association of Producers of Verdicchio di Matelica and on the festival's Facebook page.
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